Laura Desmond began performing as a musician studying flute, piano and vocals throughout her schooling career. Desmond studied Drama and received the Ruben Silva Memorial Award for excellence in the subject. From 2010 to 2012 Desmond was an active musician and singer. In 2015 Desmond worked with George Glass Productions on Abbott! The Musical. socially [un]acceptable is Desmond's first written piece.
Stephanie Mitchell is a graphic designer and artist who has exhibited worldwide. In 2016 Mitchell won the Adelaide Fringe Festival poster competition under the theme A Walk on the Wild Side. In 2017 Mitchell designed the cover for the PBH Free Fringe Program for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The portraits included are in a similar style to her Edinburgh premiere exhibition Seven.
socially [un]acceptable
Straight from Edinburgh and Melbourne Fringe Festivals, socially [un]acceptable is a raw stage performance which details one woman's personal experience of sexual assault through a series of autobiographical vignettes. This powerful performance is paired with anonymous portraits of sexual assault survivors by Adelaide artist Stephanie Mitchell.
Unapologetically honest and confronting, socially [un]acceptable will challenge and inspire you. Inspire you to help change the narrative in today's society, to help shut down slut shaming and victim blaming. To help give young people the strength and the confidence to be true to themselves.
Important information:
Trigger warning for sexual assault survivors.
Presented by:
Laura Desmond
Venue
GRAND AUDITORIUM Smash Hit / Family Friendly / Circus! Circus has a grand new home! EMPIRE THEATRE A towering program of Theatre Circus, Puppetry and Comedy. The Empire Strikes Back PLAZA PARLOUR Up close and personal Cabaret and Comedy We’re feeling intimate! REBECCA’S BEDROOM Peep into the live of an 18 year old uber brat’s bedroom in this installation theatre piece like nothing Fringe has seen before. Viewable to the public during RCC open hours only. BIG RIVER MOTEL RCC presents, Big River Motel, a new immersive entertainment precinct of live music, interactive performance & late-night frivolities. With an eclectic line up of international, national & local artists, BRM will boast a star-studded lineup!
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The British Hotel has three large separate function areas which can accommodate most if not all types of shows/events.We are a Pokie/Sports bar free venue. We can accommodate to most if not all food allergies and dietary requirements. We have plenty of car parking close to the venue. The British is very close to the center of the Port Adelaide hub, located right next to the Historic Birkenhead Bridge.
13 North Pde, Port Adelaide, SA, 5015
The perfect place to soak up all the Fringe has to offer. Located in the heart of the East-End, The Producers offers a range of fantastic shows with late night comedy, theatre, cabaret, live music, family entertainment and special events. Hang out between shows and enjoy our marvelous menu and our excellent assortment of beer, wine and cocktails. If you're looking for a fun, eclectic and always entertaining Fringe destination, look no further!
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